This week I’m asking y’all to show your Which Ways in Black and White in Memory of Cee Neuner (1960-2025). Cee hosted several photo challenges including Cee’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC) – currently hosted by Deb L. Waters (aka me) from Gfpacificbee’s Insights and Photography, Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (CFFC) – currently hosted by Dan Antion from No Facilities, Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC), and Cee’s Black andWhite Challenge (CBWC) and Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD) – hosted by Chris Donner (Cee’s Life Partner & wife).
In Memory of Cee’s Black and White Challenge let us all show our Which Ways this week in Black and White for this week’s Which Way Challenge (CWWC). Remember to have Fun and Signs are always welcome.
Here are my entries:
On the Road with Cars and Trucks:
Roads and Pathways with Parked Cars and Trucks:
On Sidewalks and Pathways:
All photos were taken in Downtown Town of Cramerton the end of March.
Next week the theme will be CWWC: Any Which Way with Trains and/or Trolleys (or anything else on a railroad track.) This maybe in combination with Dan’s CFFC.
Check out other Which Ways by clicking on the links below.
Even though I only knew Cee for a relatively short time she had been an inspiration, an encourager, an amazing friend, and all around lovely person to call my friend. I will miss you Cee!
Yellow Rose of Friendship
I’ve been participating in Cee’s blogging challenges since 2022. Not long, but seems like she’s been my friend forever. I know she’s looking down upon us and her legacy and inspiration will live on forever and always.
Gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) on a Red Zinnia Elegans (Zinnia elegans)
“Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.”
I believe Cee knew we would cry, but also that she wouldn’t want us to wallow in weeping/mourning. I believe she would want us to remember her live and keep her legacy going on into eternity.
Viburnum macrocephalum aka “hydrangea viburnum,” Chinese snowball
“People touch our lives if only for a moment, And yet we’re not the same from that moment on, The time is not important, The moment is forever.”
Fern Bork
Cee touched my life as well as many others on and off of WordPress. She will live on through each and every one of us. She has impacted our/my lives with her wisdom, kindness, compassion, and her love.
Helianthus aka Sunflower
“Say not in grief ‘he she is no more’ but live in thankfulness that he she was.”
Hebrew proverb
Cee may have left her earthly home, but she is not really gone. She continues to live on in our hearts and minds. Let’s keep her legacy alive and continue on with love and kindness and respect for one another.
Gaillardia pulchella aka Indian Blanket
I know my emotions and tears have been overflowing this week after hearing the news regarding Cee. I will never regret knowing Cee & sharing in her photo challenges, sharing comments & soaking in her advice and knowledge. Even though we never met in person, I feel like I knew her (at least a part of her) and know that I loved her, her spirit, her courage, and her passion. May she continue to live on through all of us.
God Bless. Thinking & prayers for you, Chris & family. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
P.S. I’ve tried working on this ever since I read Becky’s guest post from Chris. I’ve cried, I’ve tried to write & I’ve cried some more. I wrote a little more & than I had Chris’ post on Cee’s blog & I cried some more and even as I complete this post. I will always remember Cee and how she touched my life.
Coleman Fort Mill Dam Fort Mill, South Carolina North Carolina Transportation Museum
From 2022
Coleman overlooking Lake Haigler from the Kayak DockRipples in the Water 💦Coleman Fishing Pier Andrew Jackson State Park Lancaster, South Carolina
From 2023:
Coleman Avon Creek Greenway Gastonia, North Carolina Coleman Green Trail Warlick YMCA Gastonia, North Carolina Trisha (Coleman’s Mom) Playscape Schiele Museum Gastonia, North Carolina Coleman & his Shades Warlick YMCA Gastonia, North Carolina Coleman Playscape Schiele Museum Gastonia, North Carolina
Coleman expressions on the busColeman having fun at the YColeman playing in the SandColeman going Round and Round in the MazeColeman in shades on his 4th Birthday 07/25/23
Sometimes People Don’t Follow the Rules Leave No TraceDiscarded Box 📦 & Chain Link Fencing Trash Left Behind Forgotten Animal CrackersLost or Left Behind Hiking 🥾 Stick
Aquarium in The Schiele Museum Great EgretGrizzly Bear in San Diego ZooU. S. Naval Vessel during World War I Coleman In Kayak at Andrew Jackson State Park Coleman in Small Pool
My any kind of seating involves any seating that Coleman deems acceptable for a place for him to sit. His choices of seating are not always what I would choose, but hey, if he’s happy with his choice of seating who am I to say it’s not his kind of seating.
Seating at the Greenway An Adirondack Chair & a Picnic Table with benches Anne Springs Close Greenway Coleman’s Seating on an Adult Exercise Equipment at Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway Coleman’s Seating on another piece of Adult Exercise Equipment at Avon and Catawba Creeks GreenwayColeman’s version of Seating along the Green Trail at the Warlick YMCA ( A Rock 🪨 for Seating)Coleman’s Seating On a Bar on Exercise Equipment on the Power Loop of the Styz Trail System at the Warlick YMCAColor Pop Close-Up of Coleman Sitting on the Exercise Bar Warlick YMCA SYTZ Trail System
Steps Landsford Canal State Park Catawba, South CarolinaLadders Lake Haigler Entrance Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina Coleman on Steps Lake Haigler Loop Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South CarolinaColeman on Ladder Lake Wylie, South Carolina John Thomas Waters And Mary Alma Waters on Back Steps 14 Walnut Street Great Falls, South Carolina Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge Steps or Ladders
In Germany Photo Credit: Nornal H. WatersAt Harris Teeter In Charlotte, NCIn Gastonia, NCAt Crowders Mountain Kings Mountain, MCAt Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens In Belmont, NCTaken from Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas In Costa Maya, MexicoCee’s Black & White Photo Challenge
First up is a Water Fountain located at Glencairn Gardens. It was taken when I took my Aunt Irene there for a visit to see the spring flowers in May of 2019.
Fountain @ Glencairn Gardens Rock Hill, South Carolina
Next is a Coca Cola water Fountain located inside Carowinds taken back in August of 2018 when my granddaughter, Alona and I paid a visited.
Fountain ⛲️ @ Carowinds Charlotte, North Carolina
Then we see Coleman observing the water spraying out of the Fort Mill Dam. This was taken when we visited in May of 2021.
Fort Mill Dam Fort Mill, South Carolina
The last photo is I shot I captured of Coleman playing with the Water hose . I loved how the water was sprinkling up towards him. It was taken where we lived at the time in Clover, South Carolina in September of 2021.
It has been raining here quite a bit lately, so I haven’t been able to get out as much with my camera as I’d like. Therefore, I have chosen to dig into my archives this week for Cee’s Black and White Challenge.
First, we go to Germany for one of my mom’s photos of a German storefront, Lowenbrau Munchen.
Lowenbrau Munchen Lehrbucher Munich, Germany
My mom and dad went to Germany during the Christmas Holiday season back in 1975 when my brother was stationed there as a part of his U. S. Air Force service. My parents flew over to spend Christmas with my brother and his family. This shopping area was just one of the many areas they visited while they were there.
Next, we travel back to the United States for a variety of locations throughout the midwestern and southern regions, from Ohio to the Carolinas and on to Texas and Oklahoma.
Miller’s Bakery Millersburg, Ohio
We visited Cousins in Ohio back in 2012 and had a personal tour of the area. Miller’s Bakery maintain’s an excellent selection of fresh baked bread & pastries.
Lehman’s Hardware Store Kidron, Ohio
Lehman’s Hardware Store has a wide range of selections to meet the needs of all range of customers whether you use electricity or choose to live off the grid.
Harris Teeter Grocery Store Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Ballantyne, Charlotte, North Carolina
Harris Teeter is a grocery store chain based out of North Carolina with locations within seven South Atlantic States which include North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Maryland and also in the District of Columbia. It was founded by William Thomas Harris and Willis L. Teeter. Harris and Teeter started their separate businesses during the Great Depression in Charlotte, North Carolina. They later merged their two ventures into one and combined their names to what is now known as Harris Teeter. [As a side note, I worked for Harris Teeter for almost ten years. First, as a cashier and later as a personal shopper.]
The Pump House Restaurant Rock Hill, South Carolina
The Pump House began as part of the Celanese Celriver Plant. The plant manufactured synthetic fibers from cellulose acetate. Construction began in 1946 and the plant was opened in 1948. The five pumps supplied approximately 4.7 million gallons of water from the Catawba River on a daily basis. The plant closedown in 2005, the buildings demolished and the Pump House was abandoned. It was sold in 2014 and extensive renovations began soon afterwards. On March 17, 2016, the Pump House opened as a destination restaurant. It features hand-crafted signature cocktails, a southern-inspired chophouse menu; focusing on using the very best local provisions and preparing them to ultimate perfection. [ I have hiked along the Catawba River surrounding the Pump House, but have never eaten there to date. It is a little over my price range for eating establishments.]
Sonic Restaurant Abilene, Texas
I discovered this Sonic location while on one of my walks around Abilene. I was there in 2020 visiting my Aunt Erma Watson ( my mom’s sister, who I knew growing up as Irene). We had planned to take a trip to Kansas together, however, Covid-19 prevented our trip due to everything being shut down. ( I was really disappointed) Anyway, while there, I would take long walks around where my Aunt lived mainly for the exercise, but also to investigate what there was to see in the surrounding areas. The Sonic was one of the few restaurants that was familiar to me.
Palone Barber Shop South Coffeville, Oklahoma
This photo was sent to me by my maternal cousin, Karen Palone. This barbershop 💈 was run by her husband’s grandfather. I reversed the photo so it could be read. The actual photo was taken from the inside looking outward and the lettering appeared backwards.
I’m a little behind for this particular challenge, but that’s okay, better late than not at all. This one took a bit more time and thought into what I would post. I decided to post my dad’s cameras as he is the reason behind my love and enjoyment of photography.
I do not have a picture of my dad holding his camera, however, when my mom passed ( 23 years after my dad) my brother gave me my dad’s camera case which included his camera, lenses, and flash. This meant a lot to me because my dad and I were close. Having a small portion of what meant a lot to him brings some joy.
One of his Camera casesMinolta XG-7
My dad started taking pictures way being I was thought of. I remember him taking pictures with this camera whenever we went on family vacations, during birthdays, holidays and extended family gatherings. Most of his pictures he took using 35mm film he had developed onto slides. When I was in high school I won a moped & sold it so I could buy my own camera just like my dad’s.
His other Camera case with his “newer” Minolta camera & lenses Minolta 7000 Maxxum
Just by looking at the camera, one can tell he got a tremendous amount of use out of it. This camera is one he bought after I was out of the house. The one I remember the most is the Minolta XG-7. He never went on a trip without his camera. I am thankful I also have my dad’s slides which I have slowly been attempting to digitize. It is still a very slow work in progress.
Nornal Hule WatersMy Dad & I My mentor, my dad, Nornal Hule Waters
I decided to see what I could see of objects with numbers on them as my grandson and I took a walk through the neighborhood today. My last CBWC post showed photos with numbers from my archives. The following photos are what I found on our walk today.
7 am to 5 pmV8 1200 /1202 Broadway Franklin 5121Flights Climbed 4 Floors Sleep 6 hr 37 min Steps 10,136 Walking + Running Distance 3.8 miExpand to see numbers 1-17 + 21 on trail map Call 911 Anne Springs Close Greenway 803.547.4575Coleman wearing number 32 Trail Post H12 Anne Springs Close Greenway … Number our days. Psalms 90:12 (NIV)
Statue in Germany Taken back in 1975 when my parents visited my brother & his family when he was stationed in Germany. Photo Credit: Nornal H. WatersTHE E. M. VIQUESNEY DOUGHBOY NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS DEDICATED NOVEMBER 11, 1937 TO WORLD WAR VETERANS OF COMAL COUNTY 1917 – 1918 DONATED BY MR. & MRS. E. A. CLOUSNITZER Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters. Taken in April 2020 when I visited my Aunt in Texas. A bronze statue on the NC Capitol grounds. This statue features the three US presidents who hailed from North Carolina – Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, and Andrew Johnson. It includes plaques stating their county of birth and years of their birth, death and presidency. The statue is on the east side of the capitol building facing Wilmington Street. Photo Credit: Roy Watson Taken when my cousin and his wife, Nancy, visited the NorthCarolina state capitol and given to me at a family reunion. Statue in West Jefferson, North Carolina I don’t remember the name of it & Google was of no assistance. Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters Taken in August 2017when I stayed in West Jefferson and went to a family reunion in Deep Gap, North Carolina.This is a portion of the Beirut Memorial. It was a gift from the citizens of Onslow County to honor those men that lived among us and gave so much. A solemn tribute to 273 Marines who gave the last full measure of devotion in Lebanon and Grenada on October 23, 1983. The names of each man are engraved in granite along with the words “They Came In Peace.” Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters Taken in February 2016 when I visited my sons in Jacksonville, North Carolina. My younger son, David, was stationed at MCAS New Riverat the time.
Candlelit Birthday Candles Sunlight peeking through the clouds String lighting Domtar Forest Porch Anne Springs Close Greenway Spot lights illuminate Flags Arkansas Texarkana Welcome Center
Coleman holding GATE attached to FENCEHorses inside FENCEBarbed Wire FENCE GATE leading to Anne Springs Close Greenway Coleman near GATE and FENCE Property of Town of Fort Mill NO TRESPASSING Violators Will Be Prosecuted FENCE around Grandparents homeCee’s Black & White Photo Challenge
Photo Credit: 1-5 Deb L. Waters. 6 – Nornal Hule Waters
A Gaggle of Geese Can you scratch right here, please?Fishing Pier Andrew Jackson State Park Andrew Jackson Statue Playground in Andrew Jackson State Park Squirrel Camp Resident Squirrel 🐿️Tadpoles (polliwog) Swimming
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum Seating for Multiple People. Anne Springs Close Greenway
For this week’s Cee’s Black and White Challenge (CBWC) we are asked to post black and white photos of traveling/ movement displaying Up and Down. My Up and Down were taken along Lake Haigler Loop at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Dock Ladder for moving down into the Kayaks.Coleman on top of the stairsDown the Stairs one may sit on a bench and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake HaiglerWater overflowing Down stream into the SpillwayAnyone want to climb Up this hill?Coleman hiking up the hillColeman taking the Stairs upward to the top of the hillCan I go ahead down to the bridge?
Boneshaker Bicycle NC Transportation Museum Tandem Bicycle North Carolina Transportation Museum
Motorcycles:
Honda Goldwing Motorcycle NC Transportation Museum (Coleman inspecting) Honda Super Cub North Carolina Transportation Museum My husband’s 1980’s Honda Goldwing with my middle son in the car seat
TRICYCLE:
My grandson, Coleman, and his Radio Flyer My First Big Flyer Tricycle
In my neighborhood this time of the year I don’t hear or see many birds. So when I took my grandson, Coleman for a short walk out the back door, I was delighted to hear a bird singing. Even though storms may pass our way, I am blessed and thankful for what God has given me. I am thankful for the blessing of hearing the beautiful bird’s song.
“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?”
– Rose Kennedy
Singing Up High
Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
~ Victor Hugo
Tail Among the Branches
“Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive.”
~ Marty Rubin
Delight & Beauty in Hearing a Bird Sing
“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”
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